Climate Change Data

Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Poverty Alleviation
  • Food Security
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Women's Empowerment
  • Agricultural Development
  • Cancer Awareness and Control

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • Sensitized 2,776,580 community members against cancer; screened 38,595 persons; referred 26,215 for further screening and treatment.
  • Improved health conditions of 913,628 vulnerable community members.
  • Disbursed over N53 billion (approx. USD 147 million) to beneficiaries since 2007 for agricultural financing.
  • Disbursed N12.2 billion (approx. USD 34 million) to 152,446 rural farmers in 2020.
  • Provided educational scholarships and vocational training to over 100 persons in 2020.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • High maternal and child mortality rates.
  • High prevalence of cancer.
  • Food insecurity (65% of population).
  • Lack of access to credit, land, fertilizers, and improved seeds for farmers.
  • Farmer-herdsmen clashes.
  • Drought, water management, and flooding.
  • High incidence of rape and defilement.
  • Lack of access to quality maternal and child healthcare, especially in rural areas.
  • High cost of cancer treatment.
Mitigation Strategies
  • LAPO's health intervention programs focusing on maternal and child health, family planning, water, sanitation, and hygiene.
  • LAPO's Community Campaign for Cancer Control (LAPO-C4) project for mass awareness, screening, and referral services.
  • LAPO's agricultural financing initiatives through LARDI, providing loans to farmers.
  • Government initiatives like the Commissioner of Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACS), Independent Farmers Initiative (IFI), and N-Cares program.
  • Government efforts to improve security and address farmer-herdsmen conflicts.
  • Advocacy for government support for cancer treatment for indigent individuals.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Drought
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1 (No Poverty)
  • SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)

LAPO's initiatives contribute to these goals through poverty alleviation, food security programs, health interventions, women's empowerment, and environmental sustainability.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Supporting Bank (national level) in 2020 by ACGSF